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Georgia winter storm updates: Snow beginning to accumulate in north Georgia
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (543+ words) January 31, 2026 / 10:53 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Snow has begun to fall in parts of north Georgia on Saturday morning as a second round of winter weather continues its long path through the state. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter…...
Georgia school cancellations: Hazardous conditions force some districts to remain closed on Tuesday
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (79+ words) January 26, 2026 / 4:34 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Some Georgia school districts will remain shut down on Tuesday as the state recovers from the weekend's ice storm. On Monday, school districts across North Georgia either canceled classes or went remote due to possibly…...
Georgia winter weather storm: Freezing rain, ice accumulation could impact travel
1+ week, 4+ day ago (853+ words) January 21, 2026 / 12:18 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A growing threat of winter weather could bring dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across North Georgia this weekend, as forecasters warn that ice, not snow, may be the biggest concern. Weather models continue…...
Georgia to see temperatures reach near record highs for Christmas Day
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) December 23, 2025 / 12:47 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Sorry, Georgia, there is no chance of walking in a winter wonderland this Christmas. In fact, as we head into Christmas Eve, temperatures may reach near-record highs for all of the northern part of the…...
Georgia High School football semifinals may be delayed as Gainesville player suspensions are challenged
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (203+ words) December 1, 2025 / 9:06 AM EST / CBS Atlanta The Georgia High School Association warned Saturday that the Thomas County Central High School vs. Roswell High School 5A football semifinal, scheduled for Dec. 5, could be postponed amid ongoing legal proceedings. GHSA Executive Director Tim Scott…...
Georgia veteran who rebuilt career in healthcare warns many service members remain underemployed
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) November 20, 2025 / 11:24 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Michael Collins says he always felt called to serve, even when his father urged him not to join the Marines. But years after leaving the military, he's now part of a growing group of veterans…...
Roswell middle-schoolers raise money for Alzheimer's research through love of sport
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) November 11, 2025 / 11:47 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Two Roswell boys are bringing their community together to help find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and they're doing it through their love of sports. Colin Sturm and Luke Chapman say life on and off…...
Georgia Sens. Ossoff, Warnock call for continued fight for subsidies after voting no to reopening government
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) November 10, 2025 / 11:49 AM EST / CBS Atlanta The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown Sunday after eight moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at the start…...
Georgia military families, federal employees look for support while government shutdown stalls paychecks
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) October 16, 2025 / 4:58 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Senate Democrats rejected a Republican stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government as the shutdown continued into its 16th day. With little progress in Washington, anxiety is building for thousands of federal civilian employees and…...
Apalachee's first football win since 2021 brings hope to Georgia high school scarred by shooting
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) August 18, 2025 / 7:46 PM EDT / CBS News For nearly four, long, challenging " even traumatic years " the Apalachee Wildcats had been dreaming of this moment: cheering fans in the stands and finally a big lead on the field. Before this weekend, the high…...